“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 28, 2025
We Democrats have been calling on Republican leaders to sit down with us and negotiate and address this crisis since the summer.
Said by
Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
Source
nypost.com

Editor's note · Context

Schumer urges Republicans to engage in negotiations regarding healthcare issues.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Chuck Schumer

Jul 16, 2026

Investments in clean energy lower home energy bills, create good-paying union jobs, and strengthen American manufacturing—a win-win-win for workers, families, and communities.

heinrich.senate.gov
Jul 15, 2026

The NDAA cannot become a permission slip for that recklessness that we see occurring in Iran.

cbsnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

I have fought for years to make companies like L3Harris competitive for government contracts so we can create good-paying local jobs.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

I urge Republicans, especially New York House Republicans, to come back to the table and write a Farm Bill that actually meets the moment: supporting farmers, strengthening rural America, protecting families, and ensuring Americans have…

schumer.senate.gov
View all Chuck Schumer quotes

Other voices in this conversation